Drug, alcohol and tobacco use disorders are a global burden affecting millions of people.
Despite decades of research, treatment options are sparse or missing, and relapse rates are …

A comprehensive overview is presented of the nutritional issues faced by people who use
drugs or are undergoing treatment for recovery. Chronic substance use affects a person's …

Many patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) consume alcohol chronically and in large
amounts that alter intestinal microbiota, damage the gastrointestinal tract, and thereby injure …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency. Individuals with substance use
disorder have a higher risk of infection and may suffer from more severe forms of the …

The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions in the United States with rising overdose
death rates. Identifying the underlying factors that contribute to addiction vulnerability may …

Substance use disorders (SUD) can lead to serious health problems, and there is a great
interest in developing new treatment methods to alleviate the impact of substance abuse. In …

The classic ketogenic diet is a diet high in fat, low in carbohydrates, and well-adjusted
proteins. The reduction in glucose levels induces changes in the body's metabolism, since …

The number of Americans seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to
increase. However, there are important nutritional implications of having OUD that often get …

Alcohol and opioids are two major contributors to so-called deaths of despair. Though the
effects of these substances on mammalian systems are distinct, commonalities in their …

Schizophrenia (SCH) and drug addiction are chronic disorders that are frequently
accompanied by physical diseases, poor nutrition and reduced self-care, all of which are …